A Catholic man on a never ending journey

Lights, Camera, Action!

The picture above is how it all started. A chance encounter with Bear and Tony? No. It was the Holy Spirit Action Plan.

I just got home from spending a week shooting Season 2 of Long Ride Home which by the way, Season 1 will be airing on EWTN June 4th at 6PM.

When Bear asked me, I was ecstatic! I really was looking forward to being able to be a part of a a Catholic Show on EWTN. I thanked God for giving me this opportunity to do so but of course the question that was roaming though my head was “why me?” I didn’t know exactly what I would be doing but Bear told me that it was not going to be all fun and games. He said “this will be work” and he was absolutely right.

When it’s all said and done, everyone gets to look at the finished product and are “wowed” at what they see. Little do they know how much time, dedication, determination, finances and hard work have gone on behind the scenes. Everyone on set gave all that they had to the shoot and when Season 2 airs, I’m sure you will all be blown away.

One of the hardest and scariest days of shooting was the “Tail of the Dragon” which started for us in North Carolina and ended in Tennessee. Absolutely some of the most beautiful country you will see but if you are not careful, it can also be some of the most deadliest.

This is what can happen in the blink of an eye. This driver was waving at the camera and drifted into the lane of the Corvette. These are pictures from killboy.com and not from our drive but I wanted to show you just how quick a nice ride can turn into a scary one.

Some of the drivers survive and return to place a part of their bike on the “Tree of Shame” or as others call it “The Tree of Woe.”

We knew that Christ would be watching over us but we still had to do our part and be observant to the dangers of the road. The footage that was shot that day is going to be some of the most amazing riding that you will see from 6 men on cruisers on a road that was built more for touring bikes. We had a mission to bring the word of God to the masses and this was one of the rides that would show it the most.

I went in with no expectations, not knowing what I would be doing and I came out with so many messages from God, my colors, and a new group of friends. I took a chance and stepped outside of my comfort zone and am glad that I did. How many times have you uttered the words “Jesus I trust you” only to cower away from what it is He is calling you to? As a Catholic Evangelist and God willing a future Deacon, I can’t just talk the talk, I must walk the walk.

I emptied my cup before leaving on my trip to allow room for the Grace and Mercy of God to fill it up. He pointed out some areas that I still need to work on and there were literally countless times where we all saw the hand of God and the Holy Spirit do Their work on set. I leave you with this my friends, so that you too will have courage and trust in the Lord. May God continue to bless you and all that you do for his Kingdom.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.